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 Unsolicited Proposals
What is an unsolicited proposal?
An unsolicited proposal is a written proposal submitted to an agency on the initiative of the offeror for the purpose of obtaining a contract with the Government and that is not in response to a Request For Proposals, Broad Agency Announcements, Small Business Innovation Research topics, Small Business Technology Transfer Research topics, Program Research and Development Announcements, or any other Government initiated solicitation or program.A valid unsolicited proposal must fulfill all of the requirements as set forth by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 15.603(c).What are the contents of an unsolicited proposal?
Firms interested in submitting an unsolicited proposal to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection should include the contents of an unsolicited proposal as required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 15.605.Just remember that clarity and completeness of the unsolicited proposal is of primary importance.Who is responsible for processing unsolicited proposals?
Office of Procurement is responsible for the processing of "all" unsolicited proposals that will result in the obligation of funds under the procurement process.Where do I send an unsolicited proposal?
Firms planning to submit an unsolicited proposal should submit an original and one (1) copy of the proposal to:U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Office of Procurement
Procurement Programs Division
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 1310
Washington, DC 20229The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 15.6 sets forth the policies and procedures relating to the submission, receipt, evaluation, and acceptance or rejection of unsolicited proposals. Please visit www.arnet.gov/far to review information on unsolicited proposals. For additional information on submitting unsolicited proposals to the U.S Customs and Border Protection, please contact Loretta Williams, via e-mail at j.loretta.Williams@dhs.gov |
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